&#xFF29;have purchased this item.Do I need to buy air pump to supply Oxygen for my fish?or this filter can?
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That's what I have done; because of my hood, I can't raise the lip of the filter very much above the level of the water. I would have liked to be able to; that way there would be some aeration. I do have a smaller model in my 5 gallon betta tank that I don't have supplemental air. Because of this, occasionally I notice a sheen on the surface of the water. If your fish can handle extra circulation, I say go ahead and do it. I've been using a Top Fin pump from a local business that is still going strong after a year
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Hi Keith, I thought the same thing. I do not know why that is included on the instructions. The filter that comes with the pump is all that you need.
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I have this up and running and have never seen what you are speaking of tho maybe it might help if you could say where the bubbles are at. Where them seem to be coming from. Might be able to help if I had abit more info. Had fish tanks for over 30 years and seen alot of different things with different filters.
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on the filter there is a screw its called the vacuum release valve loosen it till water starts flowing out and then tighten that well release the air out of the filter tank. if you received a book with your pump and filter look in it and it is number 36. did you full the tank with half of sand then add water and the rest of the sand that has to be also. hope this helped you..
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The little air driven filter included with this actually works better if you forego replacement cartridges and instead cut a piece of filter sponge to fit it. That can simply be rinsed/squeezed out regularly in tank water, providing both mechanical and excellent biological filtration (most important type). Carbon (embedded in the cartridges) is generally unnecessary in established tanks.
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No. No air involved, just water. This thing attaches to an outlet. It does not affect what goes into the filter/pump.
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I don't have any air pumps in my tank. I have salt water fish.if you have saltwater fish you could put one in but its not necessary
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All you would need is JW Pet Company Fusion Air Pump 200 Aquarium Air Pump from Amazon
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If you're running fresh water, you'll need an air pump, some air tubing, and an air stone. I also use a bag of Purigen in all of my tanks. It's a great all purpose filter media that can be regenerated with bleach so you don't have to keep buying it like carbon or other medias.None of this is expensive. You can get all of the above for less than $30 and it will help your tank quite a bit.
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Yes, you need an air pump. This diffuser is heavy enough to stay where you place it after connecting it to the air pump by air tube. I use two diffusers to really aerate my water.
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Yes you need the air pump too, the circulator on make the water move around .
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I would agree with Dennis. Depends on amount of fish and the filter being properly colonized with beneficial bacteria and the amount air volume available for the filter. Many factors to consider.
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Yes it is and I would not use it for longer than you have to. I recommend upgrading to a hang on the back type filter. I thought I had lost one of my fish and couldn't find it. When I upgraded the filter, I found him. He had swam over the edge of the filter and had gotten stuck in there. Luckily he was still alive. I don't have that problem with the traditional filter.
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I think Amazon sells the replacement pumps. Or TOM Aquatics has an amazing support person whom I've talked to, and he has given me guidance on the running of my filter. Go on their website, and go to Technical Support, and that should get the ball rolling. The guy will personally call you, and help you out.
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I've since replaced the tank, but kept the filter. It still works perfectly. I use it for my Betta. It's not too strong for him but it does provide good water and air circulation. The filter takes the Small size Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge.
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Here on Amazon - type in air pump for aquarium - just a small plug in the wall pump that produces air, will need short hose to go from pump to filter (Lowe's, Home depot, etc.) take pump to hardware store and purchase a piece of clear hose how ever long you need it, it is inexpensivehose costing under $5.00
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I used it in a 20 gal tank for angel fish fry and it worked out just fine. Just make sure your air pump is rated for the 29 gallon and not too high. I had one that was for a sixty gallon and the air flow was too strong.